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Ernesto Gonzales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Harlingen, Texas on Jul 17, 2017

Victim Details

Created

May 31, 2018

Case Added

Apr 02, 2024

Firstname

Ernesto

Lastname

Gonzales

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

63 inches

Height To

65 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 17, 2017

City

Harlingen

State

Texas

County

Cameron County

Zip Code

Harlingen

Agency ID

37376

Agency Name

Harlingen Police Department

Agency City

Harlingen

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Cameron County

Agency Zip Code

78550

Agency Contact

Manuel Tovar

Contact Job Title

Investigator

Agency Address

1018 Fairpark Boulevard, Texas

Agency Phone

9562165940

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.myharlingen.us/page/police.home

Agency Case #

2017-50641

Agency Report Date

2017-07-18

Primary Agency

Harlingen Police Department

CaseContributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

08/01/2026

Area Last Seen:

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Ernesto Gonzales was a 62‑year‑old Hispanic male and a well‑known criminal defense attorney based in Harlingen, Texas, often referred to by the nickname “El Gallito.” He was last seen at his Harlingen office on **July 17, 2017**, and reportedly heard from or seen by anyone after that date. His sister formally reported him missing on **July 18, 2017**, and authorities immediately began investigating his disappearance.

In the days leading to his disappearance, Gonz ...

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Last Seen: Jul 17, 2017

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Ernesto Gonzales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Harlingen, Texas on Jul 17, 2017

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